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Business advice is widely available through websites, books, and classes—but sometimes the best guidance can come from a mentor. MicroMentor.org, a free new online service from the non-profit humanitarian agency Mercy Corps, builds on this idea by connecting entrepreneurs with experienced business mentors who provide one-on-one advice.

MicroMentor.org hosts online profiles for individuals interested in being volunteer mentors, as well as entrepreneurs in search of industry-specific guidance, expertise, and support. These profiles help mentors and entrepreneurs to identify logical matches. Once connected, online correspondence is guided by MicroMentor’s web tools, typically for a period of three months.

The website itself also offers a helpful business resources page that all members and visitors can access.

Learn more about accessing industry expertise and growing your business with the help of a mentor, or guiding a small business by becoming a mentor, at MicroMentor.